Hopegill Head, Mountain summit in Lake District, England
Hopegill Head rises to 770 meters with a pointed rocky summit, forming part of an eight-kilometer ridge in the North Western Fells.
The mountain received its name from Hope Gill valley, while locals traditionally referred to it as Hobcarton Pike due to its position near Hobcarton Gill.
The mountain forms part of the Coledale Round, a popular hiking circuit that attracts numerous walkers throughout the Lake District region.
Multiple ascent routes lead to the summit, including paths from Vale of Lorton, Whinlatter Pass road, and connecting ridges from Grisedale Pike.
The northeastern cliff of Hobcarton Crag hosts England's only population of Viscaria alpina, the red alpine catchfly plant species.
Location: Cumbria
Elevation above the sea: 770 m
GPS coordinates: 54.59329,-3.26300
Latest update: March 17, 2025 20:02
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